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Bittrex

6.4/10
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tradershome

7.7/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bittrex was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in South Korea, while tradershome was established in 2013 and is based in Russia. Bittrex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while tradershome is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bittrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tradershome has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bittrex and $250 at tradershome.

tradershome wins this category
FeatureBittrextradershome
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F328
Founded20102013
CountrySouth KoreaRussia
Clients10,000+1,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bittrex and tradershome, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bittrex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at tradershome). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bittrex charges deposit fees; tradershome does not. Overall, Bittrex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrextradershome
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Bittrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tradershome supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. tradershome supports social and copy trading features, which Bittrex does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBittrextradershome
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4, cTrader PlatformMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bittrex and tradershome compare. Bittrex runs regular live webinars; tradershome does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bittrex publishes daily market commentary; tradershome does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Bittrex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bittrex scores higher overall in education and research.

Bittrex wins this category
FeatureBittrextradershome
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bittrex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while tradershome supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tradershome uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tradershome scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

tradershome wins this category
FeatureBittrextradershome
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bittrex and tradershome offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bittrex supports 2 languages and tradershome supports 8, giving tradershome broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBittrextradershome
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic